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Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Hagley Park

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Two Bedroom Spa Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
Exterior
Two Bedroom Spa Apartment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Bella Vista Motel and Apartments offers a tranquil setting in Christchurch City Centre. Guests relax in the charming garden or make use of practical amenities including dry cleaning services, a business center, and convenient luggage storage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Compact Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Compact Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 95 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin/Triple Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin/Triple Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Spa Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Spa Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
193 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013

What's nearby

  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cathedral Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Guardian Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hoi Polloi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bolina Indian Restaurant & Sweets - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Diner 66 Christchurch - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch

Upscale motel near Hagley Park
At Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 17 for adults and NZD 17 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving after the 9 PM check-in time will find a note on the door with detailed check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 17 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Christchurch Bella Vista
Bella Vista Hotel Apartments
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bealey Avenue and Hagley Park. Pegasus House and Southern Cross Hospital are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Bella Vista Motel and Apartments Christchurch Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karrieanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff, clean and comfortable rooms

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly hosts Very clean units. Cannot fault
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in, unit was very tidy and clean, location is great being so close to town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again when back in Christchurch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend Bella Vista Christchurch

Nice and clean. Great sleep. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms & contained all we needed to be self sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Achini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious apartment, very helpful personnel at the reception. Clean laundry facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay and couldn’t have expected any better for the price. Emma was friendly and offered a great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff were great. No complaints from me. Would def go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

anlie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bella vista had everything you could want for a stay in Christchurch. Bed was comfortable and clean. Room serviced daily. Ironing board and iron, fan for hot nights, microwave and fully stocked kitchenette. Was just a little tired in decor but we had a very comfortable stay and really had not one thing to complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a small studio suite but it was convenient. It was a Friday and Saturday night so the traffic was pretty noisy til about 1 am. Beds were comfortable, wifi good, very clean. Could walk to downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emma the manager is a delight. She was so welcoming and helpful and this place is clean, comfortable and well located. So relieved we chose this one, especially after seeing all the dodgy reviews of other places online. Would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service with a smile.

A great spacious family unit and the service from the moment you arrive is very welcoming and friendly. Perfect for large families. Third room is small so best not for an adult but great for kids or teens. But a great stay! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Power point in bathroom not working couldn't do my hair anywhere near a mirror, looked awful the whole stay. Staff did come to check it but was not able to be fixed during our stay. Light by bed made sparking sound and blew first night. Other light by bed kept flickering. Will ask when booking accomodation from now on if these things are checked before our stay as not being able to do my hair and feel presentable when travelling for a big event is a deal breaker. Have stayed at bella vista in invercargill lots and never had issues like we did in christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Amenities
Clean warm room. Close to restaurants and good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2 bedroom unit had everything we required. A huge spa bath that was wonderful to soak in. Beds were comfortable however was expecting a king and a queen we had 2 single beds in the smaller room. Clean rooms, friendly team. Will stay again if we need a room in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Unable to travel as we unexpectedly contracted Covid. Bella Vista excellent to deal with. We will travel again in the next few months to enjoy our stay with them. Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel. Well equipped in the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for families

Great place to stay with families as it is close to town and other facilities. Good size for a family of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, spacious property. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it had a spotlessly clean bathroom. Handy to central city access.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was clean, quiet and comfy. We didn't like the step, narrow stairwell to drag our suitcases. Once in the 2nd floor living, kitchen and dining rooms, you have to climb another set of stairs to the bedrooms & bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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